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Livingston approves new water‑meter contract, directs city to create opt‑out policy after health, privacy concerns
Summary
The commission approved a purchase order for new AMI water meters and asked staff to develop an opt‑out program after public commenters raised health, billing and privacy concerns.
The Livingston City Commission voted to approve a purchase order for new automatic meter infrastructure (AMI) water meters and to direct the city manager to develop an opt‑out program after multiple residents raised health, privacy and billing concerns during public comment.
What the commission approved: The commission approved Purchase Order / Agreement 2172 with Ferguson Water Works for replacement water meters and supporting equipment. The motion that passed also directed staff to prepare an opt‑out program for customers who do not wish to participate in the new AMI system.
City staff briefing: City Manager Grant Gager and city staff provided technical background to the commission. Staff emphasized that the proposed meters use radio transmissions similar in kind to…
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